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Intradermal (ID) Injection
Always tested on the CCMA
Administer an intradermal injection (PPD, allergy tests).
About this skill
Intradermal injection at 10 to 15 degrees with the bevel up, producing a visible 6 mm wheal. TB tests (PPD) require reading at 48 to 72 hours.
13 total steps
6 critical steps
Time limit: 4 min
What graders are watching for
- 1Bevel up, 10 to 15 degree angle
- 26 mm wheal confirms correct placement
- 3PPD must be read by a trained clinician in 48 to 72 hours
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- !Inserting at 90 degrees (goes too deep)
- !Not seeing a wheal (technique was wrong, test must be redone)
- !Massaging the site (disperses the medication)
Practice this skill step-by-step
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